Cyanogen Inc. was a software company known for developing the CyanogenMod operating system, which was a popular custom version of the Android operating system. Founded in 2013, the company aimed to provide users with a more customizable and feature-rich experience compared to standard Android versions. The company gained attention for its focus on user privacy and security, offering features that allowed users to control their data. However, in 2016, Cyanogen Inc. announced it would cease operations, leading to the discontinuation of its services and the eventual decline of CyanogenMod, which was succeeded by other community-driven projects like LineageOS.